casco
helmet
noun KAH-skoh Less Common
Origin: From Spanish casco (skull, helmet).
Also means
bunch (of bananas)
Usage Note
Casco most commonly means a protective helmet — for motorcycles, bicycles, or construction. In everyday speech it also refers to a bunch of bananas (un casco di banane), which surprises many learners. Do not confuse with maschera (mask) or elmetto (military/construction hard hat).
Examples
"Devi indossare il casco in moto."
Natural Translation
You must wear a helmet on a motorbike.
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